different
Usage
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The adjective different emphasizes separateness and dissimilarity: two different (or differing) versions of the same story. Distinct implies a uniqueness that is clear and unmistakable: plans similar in objective but distinct in method. Diverse, in describing ideas or opinions, suggests degrees of difference that may be at odds or challenging to reconcile: diverse views on how the area should be zoned. Various stresses the multiplicity of sorts or instances of a thing or a class of things: various sorts of seaweed; busy with various duties.
Example Sentences
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The dataset included healthy individuals as well as people diagnosed with 13 different diseases, including Crohn's disease, colorectal cancer, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis.
From Science Daily
But then she swaps the bread for croissant, makes the egg scrambled, adds spinach, and ends up with this different story sliding around the plate.
From Los Angeles Times
The times are vastly different, but the balance of power between these married writers remains precarious.
From Los Angeles Times
“It’s really incredible when you put two different sports side by side and see how they are similar and how they’re different as well,” Knight said.
From Los Angeles Times
Over the course of time, James said, he’s received plenty of offers to try different ways to do his therapy.
From Los Angeles Times
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